Singapore. Malay is considered

1.

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Markina Anastasiya 322 group

2.

Singapore is located mainly
on one major island, but it
also includes 63 other small
Islands – most of them are
uninhabited;
Singapore is one of the
twenty smallest countries in
the world – its area is 715
square km.

3.

Singapore is both a city, a capital and a state
at the same time!
The name Singapore comes from the Malay
"Singa" – lion and the sankrit "PUR" – city“;
The symbol of the city is a fish with a lion's
head-MERLION.
The main population is Chinese (78%),
Мalays (14%), Indians (7%) and
Europeans;
According to rumors there are also about
400 Russians officially living there.

4. Malay is considered the national language in Singapore, but three other languages have official status – English, Chinese and

Tamil.
Singlish (Singaporean version of English, which was formed on the basis of
English, Chinese and Malay languages).

5.

• It contains many Chinese and Malay
words: for example, kiasu – fear of
missing something; alamak-Oh, no;
kopi-coffee;
The syntax of sentences is borrowed
mainly from Chinese. Phrases are
often diluted with the exclamations
«lah» and «leh».

6.

30 Famous Local Food To Eat
In Singapore Before You Die
On this site you can see these dishes and
find out where you can try them

7. Interesting facts about Singapore

Singapore still has the death penalty;
This is the most expensive city in the world;
World toilet day is celebrated annually on
November 19. It was initiated by the government
of Singapore;
"Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix",
organized in Singapore;
Singapore has no natural resources and imports
not only sand, but even drinking water from
neighboring Malaysia;
In any part of the city you will see cleanliness;
For high fines and strict laws, Singapore is
jokingly called «Fine city».

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